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Kauaʻi police renews call for help in Amber Jackson homicide case

The announcement comes exactly 14 years after Amber Jackson’s body was found in a remote and inaccessible part of the island, after she had been reported missing on June 23, 2010.

DOH alerts public to Viva Raw, LLC pet food recall due to potential Listeria contamination

To date, there have been no reports of illness or adverse events attributed to the recalled products.

Ambulance provider debate decided: Falck’s appeal is denied as AMR continues with $112 million contract

“We are disappointed that the Department of Health ultimately reversed course after initially selecting Falck to provide enhanced emergency medical services to Maui and Kaua‘i counties,” said Troy Hagen, chief commercial officer of Falck USA.

Kaua‘i is most limited in diversifying its economy compared to all counties in state, UHERO report reveals

In a tourism-concentrated economy, University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization, also known as UHERO, released the report Tuesday, which looks at ways the state could diversify as tourism revenue has shown inconsistent and slow growth for the past 30 years.

Decommissioning of Caltech Submillimeter Observatory on Mauna Kea complete

Last fall, the telescope was removed and this spring and summer all buildings on the site were removed, the foundation demolished, and active restoration of the site was undertaken in accordance with approved plans and permits.

Hawai‘i governor signs 16 bills to enhance protection and care of keiki, kūpuna

Bills signed Monday included HB2400, which addresses teacher misconduct.

Kaua‘i Police Commission partners with Gallup to conduct annual employee survey

The results of the survey will be presented at an upcoming police commission meeting.

County of Kaua‘i: Applications available for income based vehicle hauling

The program is a one-time income or need-based program to facilitate the safe disposal of vehicles from private or public property.

Rare ‘star’ predicted to blaze brightly in night sky will be visible to naked eye

The additional jewel in the Northern Crown constellation isn’t actually a star. It’s the light from an astronomical thermonuclear explosion caused by the buildup of pressure and heat in the binary system T Coronae Borealis, also dubbed the “Blaze Star,” 3,000 light-years away from Earth.

Maui men arrested on suspicion of night hunting on road within Oprah Winfrey Ranch

Luke Allen and Ty Munoz, both 19, were stopped on a public road running through private property owned by Oprah Winfrey.

On Kaua‘i, paying homage to the last ‘akikiki in the wild

Despite the existence of one, two, or three ‘akikiki remaining in the wild, the forest bird species is considered functionally extinct.

Culinary Institute of the Pacific and Culinary Institute of America team up to transform hospitality training in Hawai‘i

The Culinary Institute of the Pacific (CIP) at Kapi‘olani Community College unveiled details of their groundbreaking collaboration with the renowned Culinary Institute of America (CIA), the world’s premier culinary college, in a formal press conference co-hosted by the Hawai‘i Ag & Culinary Alliance that welcomed CIA leadership to the Diamond Head campus.

Volcano Watch: In remembrance of Ed Brown, HVO ‘ohana

Ed was a natural and gifted problem solver, and he worked closely with observatory staff to understand their challenges and needs.

92-year-old Kaua‘i veteran received high school diploma last month – decades after making secret sacrifice

Kaua‘i man Stanley Masao Oshima, a 92-year-old veteran, received his high school diploma only one month ago – due to a selfless and secret act.

Hawai‘i digital currency innovation lab concludes

“As we transition from this study to a broader understanding of digital currency, our focus will remain on ensuring that consumers are aware of the risks associated with this matter. We urge the public to stay informed when utilizing any form of digital currency,” said Banking Commissioner Iris Ikeda.

Bills intended for veto includes measure that would limit governor’s emergency powers

Some examples where Gov. Green might want to use his powers to shut down media communications include extreme violence or acts of terrorism. The governor has until July 10 to decide whether or not to kill the bill.

UH-discovered asteroid to make close approach to Earth, no impact risk

The asteroid, named 2024 MK, is about 575 feet or nearly two football fields across, and will brighten to visual magnitude 8, fainter than what is visible by the naked eye but easily detectable with binoculars or a small telescope.

Gov. Josh Green signs 13 bills for Native Hawaiian housing, education, and culture

“We’re celebrating, as I’ve said a couple of times, a lot of collaboration on super meaningful legislation that moves our state forward,” Green said during the Friday morning press conference, thanking state legislators for their work on the bills.

PMRF honors Native Hawaiians at annual summer solstice ceremony

“We have our military mission to protect the homeland and protect our island home. Side by side, we have a collective kuleana (responsibility) to this place and to make sure that it endures forever. That’s what this is all about. That’s what the meaning is here,” said PMRF Commanding Officer Capt. Brett Stevenson.

Kapaʻa whale carcass originally planned to be left on shoreline will be buried

“The smell isnʻt that bad, but the hotel managers and also the Bull Shed restaurant, they’ve had to move patrons of the restaurant to different rooms,” said Billy Kinney,  a cultural practitioner from Hanalei who works with Kia’i Kanaloa.
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